SITE AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Title: Plant Automation Engineer

Work Location: Anderson, SC

Activities

• Dedication to safety
• Closely monitor quality levels and root causes; correct any maintenance related non-conformances
• Develop, Implement, and evaluate continuous improvement plans
• Coordinate all technical activity and maintain accurate records pertaining to the system PLC equipment
• Support and train the maintenance staff appropriately to ensure all system automation, PLC's and robots are maintained to the optimum operating level
• Participate fully in the OPmobility continuous improvement team activities as directed by the Maintenance manager to ensure CI goals are met
• Coordinate modifications and new projects automation, PLC and robotic equipment as required ensuring all work is in accordance with the local and state regulations
• Develop robust logic for optimum operational uptime and repeatability
• Continuously review and consider new technologies (PLC or otherwise) as they apply to OPmobility. Make recommendations to maintenance team as to their benefits along with feasibility and justification for such technologies
• Provide automation support as required as it applies to all other aspects of the current and any future systems.
• Provide regular progress reports on the timeline schedules for all projects
• Coordinate all training activity for the appropriate personnel regarding the design intent, operation, maintenance and programming of system automation, PLC equipment, robotic equipment and associates interfaces
• Assume a leadership role and provide support to the maintenance technicians and staff in the operation and maintenance of all system robotic equipment to the extent that all system uptime goals are met.
• Closely monitor equipment availability levels, perform root cause analysis, and resolve issues
• Create and drive actions to cross functional team members
• Perform other duties as directed

Key Technical Competencies

• Field bus: Controlnet, Modbus, Profibus
• Integration to injection machines
• Must have strong PLC skills
• Automotive assembly, injection, and paint a plus
• Must have demonstrated project and continuous improvement experience
• Must have sound knowledge and understanding of the electrical code.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (industrial preferred)
• Good capacity in spoken and written English
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, capital equipment installation, and integration into the plant
• Communication capability skills towards all management levels
• Safety minded
• Team player, self-determined in approach to tasks, systematic and disciplined approach to activities

Previous Experience

• Experience with project launches (involving equipment commissioning and trouble shooting in industrial environment)
• Maintenance experience in industrial environment
• Experience in digitalization and transformation to 4.0 industry.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.